Ettie Fay Windham

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for Ettie Fay Windham, 97, of Foxworth, who passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia. Rev. Tyler Chavis and Rev. Ron Jordan will officiate the services.

The Windham family will receive guests on Tuesday evening from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Hathorn Funeral Home.

Mrs. Windham was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law who devoted her life to caring for her family. She was a dedicated homemaker and especially devoted to her son, Walter Jr., who was born with cerebral palsy. She lovingly cared for him throughout his 23 years of life. Her grandchildren fondly remember visiting her home and always finding popsicles waiting in the freezer.

Mrs. Windham was formerly employed as a seamstress at Averly Incorporated in Columbia, where she met her husband, Walter. She took pride in her work and was known for her attention to detail. A faithful member of Foxworth Baptist Church, she taught the Dorcas Sunday School Class for many years. She was described by her pastor as an "encourager to all she met."

She was an excellent cook, especially known for her delicious desserts. She also enjoyed sewing and traveling whenever she had the opportunity. Above all, Mrs. Windham will be remembered for her kind heart, encouraging spirit, and the love she shared with her family and others.

She was preceded in death by her Husband of 70 years, Walter Dewey Windham, Sr.; her Parents, Tom B. Herring and Velma Daniels Herring; her Son, Walter Dewey Windham, Jr.; and one Sister, Tommie Lea.

She is survived by her two Sons, Ray Windham (Karen), of Foxworth, Mike Windham (Tracy), of Bassfield; four Grandchildren, Thomas Ray Windham (Jennifer), of Foxworth, Carrie Bourne (Anthony), of Sumrall, Ashley Sheffield (Brian), of Hattiesburg, Cade Carroll, of Columbia; eight Great Grandchildren, Tatum Bryant (Noah), of Foxworth, Tyler Windham (Elisabeth Delancey), of Foxworth, Ethan Bourne, of Sumrall, Emmett Bourne, of Sumrall, Eliza Bourne, of Sumrall, Ryan Sheffield, of Hattiesburg, Jack Sheffield, of Hattiesburg, Cash Sheffield, of Hattiesburg; and two Great Great Grandchildren, Ivy Ray Bryant and Ella Kay Bryant, both of Foxworth.

Mrs. Windham will be carried to her final resting place by those honored to serve as Pallbearers: Thomas Windham, Anthony Bourne, Cade Carroll, Brian Sheffield, Tyler Windham, Noah Bryant, Ethan Bourne, and Emmett Bourne.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.